Peptides are synthesized by coupling the carboxyl group of one amino acid to the amino group of another amino acid molecule. Due to the possibility of unintended reactions, protecting groups are common necessary. Chemical peptide synthesis most commonly starts at the carboxyl end of the peptide, and thus progress toward the amino-terminus. This is the opposite direction of protein biosynthesis.

The global average price of Peptide Synthesis is in the decreasing trend, from 906 USD/L in 2012 to 843 USD/L in 2016. With the situation of global economy, prices will be in decreasing trend in the following five years.

China is the largest supplier of Peptide Synthesis, with a production market share nearly 35% in 2016. Europe is the second largest supplier of Peptide Synthesis, enjoying production market share nearly 27% in 2016.

China is also the largest consumption place, with a consumption market share nearly 30.5% in 2016. Following China, Europe is the second largest consumption place with the consumption market share of 27%.

The global Peptide Synthesis market is valued at 470 million US$ in 2018 and will reach 790 million US$ by the end of 2025, growing at a CAGR of 6.7% during 2018-2025.